1985 Chevrolet US-AIRFORCE PICK-UP (CUCV)

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The CUCVs (Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle) are modified regular production light trucks manufactured by General Motors.
They have a combined 12/24 volt electrical system, with the majority of the truck operating at 12 volts.  The starter and glow plug systems operate at 24 volts.  All CUCVs are equiped with NATO startplug for slave starting, tow rings, hitch, trailer electrical coupling, blackout lighting.

ENGINE:

GM  Detroit Diesel 379 
Cylinders V8
Displacement: 379ci (6200 cc)
 Bore x Stroke (mm):  
Torque (Lb.Ft @ rpm) 240Lb.Ft (+-326Nm) @ 2000
Power (hp @ rpm) 135 SAE net @ 3600
cooling: Liquid cooled
Fuel: DIESEL
Fuelsystem: Injection 
 Fuel consumption: 15 L/100km


TRANSMISSION:

Clutch: /
GEARBOX:

Turbo Hydramatic 400
three speed automatic transmission
+
manually activated transfer case for 4 wheel drive 

 Tyres:
Wheels:
235-65R16
16 inch
Acceleration 0-100 km/h in sec.: /
Top Speed (km/h): +- 110 kmh


BRAKES:

Hydraulic Powerbrakes  
Front: Discbrakes
 Rear: Drums


DIMENSIONS:

Length: 560 cm
Width: 220 cm
Height: 193 cm
Wheelbase: 334 cm
Ground Clearance: /
Weight::  kg